Guernsey SQE Trainee Programme - 2027 intake

Mourant Services (Guernsey) Limited; St Peter Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality mentorship

SQE preparation course costs

Exam fees

Exam/study leave

Job summary

Mourant Services (Guernsey) Limited invites aspiring lawyers to join its SQE Trainee Programme in Guernsey. Trainees will gain two years of practical experience while studying for the Solicitor Qualifying Exams, rotating across practice groups under the guidance of our experienced teams.

You will receive high‑quality mentorship, financial support for SQE courses and exam fees, and exam/study leave. There is potential to move into an Associate role upon qualification and admission.

Qualifications

• Must hold existing right to work in Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK.
• A law or non-law degree (ideally a 2:1 or higher).
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to work under pressure, often within tight deadlines.
• A proactive, flexible and agile approach to work.
• Residential and working rights in Guernsey.
• We welcome conversations about flexible and agile working arrangements to support a diverse range of exceptional people to balance personal circumstances and needs with business requirements, wherever possible.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between practice groups, gaining access to a range of complex and challenging work.
• Study for the Solicitor Qualifying Exams while on the SQE Trainee Programme.
• Support senior lawyers and teams as they handle cases and client matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Presentation

Proactive

Flexible working

Education

Law or non-law degree

Job description

Are you looking to start a career in law and qualify as a Solicitor in England and Wales? Each September, we welcome aspiring lawyers on our SQE Trainee Programme in Guernsey. Trainees will obtain the necessary two years’ hands‑on practical experience, whilst also studying for the Solicitor Qualifying Exams. You’ll rotate between our practice groups, gaining access to a diverse range of complex and challenging work, supported by our experienced and top‑rated legal teams. The two-year fixed term contract offers a competitive total reward package, including high quality mentorship, SQE preparation course costs, exam fees and exam/study leave. There will be an opportunity to apply for a permanent role as an Associate upon qualification and admission as a Solicitor.

• high quality mentorship
• SQE preparation course costs
• exam fees
• exam/study leave

About you

• Must hold an existing right to work in Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK
• A law or non-law degree (ideally a 2:1 or higher)
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication and presentation skills
• The ability to work under pressure, often within tight deadlines
• A proactive, flexible and agile approach to work
• Residential and working rights in Guernsey
• Flexible Working
• We welcome conversations about flexible and agile working arrangements to support a diverse range of exceptional people to balance their personal circumstances and needs with business requirements, wherever possible.

We are proud to be a leading offshore law‑firm led professional services business, advising many of the world’s leading financial institutions, corporations, public organisations, private equity houses and investment funds, as well as ultra‑high net worth individuals and family offices.

We believe in inclusive workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, valued and respected.

We have a strong sense of common purpose, where all our people are clear about our goals and the role they can play in achieving them.

We pride ourselves in providing accessible development opportunities to all our people in a team‑spirited environment, where everyone feels like they belong and can thrive.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process.

Our applications for the September 2027 intake will close in November 2026.

If you need this job description or the application form in an alternative format, or if you would like to discuss the recruitment process with our recruitment team, please email [e-mail].